Israeli-designated 'safe zones' in Gaza have become sites of devastation rather than refuge, with local authorities reporting over 65,000 Palestinian fatalities and 166,000 injuries since October 2023. Despite international appeals, humanitarian organizations describe collapsing aid systems and lethal risks persisting even in areas marked as protected.
CGTN's Elina al-Yazji documented destroyed neighborhoods where displaced families now camp beside rubble, recounting how airstrikes hit evacuation routes and UN shelters. 'People carry white flags while fleeing, but there's no guarantee of safety,' she reported from Khan Younis, where a former school-turned-sanctuary showed blast damage.
The World Health Organization notes that only 12 of Gaza's 36 hospitals remain partially functional, while the UN Relief and Works Agency warns food distribution centers face deadly overcrowding. Analysts suggest the breakdown of trust in safety protocols complicates ceasefire negotiations and prolongs humanitarian suffering.
